Dow Chemical news

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  29 September 2025

  Dow, Zermatt, Nature’s Variety: Recyclable Pet Food Pouch with Advanced Recycled Content

  New pet food pouch uses recyclable, food-contact compliant recycled plastic, aligning with EU 2030 targets and consumer demand for sustainable packaging.
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  23 September 2025

  Dow Introduces Non-Fluoropolymer Processing Aid for Film Packaging

  DOWSIL™ 5-1050 PPA enhances film processing, reduces melt fracture, and complies with EU and US food safety regulations.
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  17 September 2025

  Dow Tops 2025 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production List

  Dow ranks #1 for the second year on the Best Workplaces list, highlighting its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
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  3 September 2025

  Dow and Gruppo Fiori Innovate Automotive Polyurethane Recycling

  New process recovers polyurethane from vehicles without disassembly, enhancing circularity and compliance with recycling regulations.
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  2 September 2025

  Dow Announces Increased Macquarie Stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions

  Dow gains $540M as Macquarie raises its stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions to 49%, enhancing their strategic partnership and expanding service offerings across multiple sectors.
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  22 August 2025

  Dow and Mura Cancel Böhlen Recycling Facility Plans

  The decision reflects Europe's economic and regulatory challenges. Both parties remain committed to expanding recycling capacity and exploring new opportunities in Europe.

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  7 July 2025

  Dow to close three European upstream assets due to regional challenges

  Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
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  30 June 2025

  Univation and C3 AI Partner for AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in Petrochemicals

  The collaboration enhances operational efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and improves asset availability using AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions.
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  2 June 2025

  Dow to Sell 50% Stake in DowAksa Joint Venture

  Dow sells its stake for $125M, aligning with its core focus strategy. Sale completes Q3 2025, pending approvals. BNP Paribas advised on the deal.
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  12 May 2025

  Univation Technologies Unveils 800,000 Tonne/Year UNIPOL™ PE Process Capacity

  The new design boosts production capacity, offers product flexibility, and enhances cost efficiency for polyethylene producers.
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  2 December 2024

  Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business

  The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
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  16 May 2024

  Dow Expands Capacity in SAS Chemicals to Boost Façade Industry in Germany and Turkey

  The capacity expansion will enhance sealant and adhesive solutions for insulating glass, benefiting façade and window segments, with new production in Turkey starting June 2024.
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  2 May 2024

  Arkema Acquires Dow's Laminating Adhesives Business

  The acquisition expands Arkema's flexible packaging solutions, enhancing its market position. The deal includes five production sites and aims for $30M EBITDA synergies in five years. Completion by Q4 2024.
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  14 September 2022

  Mura and Dow to Build Europe’s Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Germany

  The facility in Germany will recycle 120KTA of plastic by 2025, contributing to 600KTA by 2030. It aims to reduce reliance on virgin feedstocks and support a circular economy.
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  25 April 2019

  Dow Expands Alkoxylation Capacity in Spain

  The expansion in Tarragona will support demand in EMEA and India, enhancing production of lubricants, defoamers, surfactants, and ethoxylates, leveraging existing infrastructure for customer growth.
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  3 December 2018

  Dow Expands Methyl Cellulose Capacity in Germany

  Dow increases methyl cellulose production in Germany by 19,000 metric tons to meet construction chemical demand, enhancing supply for tile adhesives, grouts, fillers, and more by 2020.
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  12 September 2018

  Dow Invests in Barry, Wales

  Dow is enhancing its silicones operations with low capital, high return projects to boost capacity and efficiency, meeting global demand and driving innovation in high-growth markets.
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  6 November 2013

  Dow Opens Global Water Technology Center in Spain

  The new center in Tarragona focuses on advancing water purification technologies, supported by a $15M investment and Spanish government grants, aiming to improve desalination and reduce costs.
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  11 September 2013

  Dow to Produce AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Elastomers in Europe

  Production in Tarragona, Spain, will expand capacity for AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Elastomers, enhancing Dow's ability to meet global demand for hot melt adhesives and polymer modifications.
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  20 July 2010

  Jacobs Secures Dow Contract for Copolymer Facility in Italy

  Jacobs will provide engineering and construction management for a facility expansion in Fombio, Italy, to produce UPS copolymers for ion exchange resins, enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
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  26 May 2009

  Dow Expands MDI Plant in Portugal

  The expanded MDI plant in Estarreja, Portugal, now produces polymeric and crude MDI, enhancing supply reliability. The project, started in 2006, finished without disrupting customer service.
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  5 March 2009

  BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp

  The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
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  12 January 2004

  Dow Launches PE Unit in Tarragona

  The new plant will produce Versify plastomers and elastomers. A new fiber plant and polyethylene train will start in 2006, creating 90 jobs and producing 300,000 tons annually.